Opis Group explores Blockchain Gaming and Mobile Cloud Computing

Now almost everyone is aware of cryptocurrency and blockchain. However, many are unaware of how massive the blockchain gaming market has become. Opis Group believes in the future of blockchain gaming, but more than that, they believe in making great games. OpiPets is proof of that, with the game focusing on quality content that players will enjoy with P2E, game ownership and assets on the side.

Opis Cloud is another innovative project led by Opis Group, which aims to be the world’s first crypto-based decentralized cloud computing network. It uses mobile technology to make the world more environmentally friendly, offer decentralized computing and allow participants to earn passive income. Learn more about these topics and more in the exciting interview below.

Grit Daily: The current state of cryptocurrency has made a big impact all over the place, but blockchain games seem to be going strong with a huge increase in investment. Why do you think games stand out?

Vince Howard: This is a very good question. Gaming has generally long been an industry at the forefront of innovation and is always ripe for experimentation. Much of what we like about communication and technology was tried and tested with games. Let’s look at Discord as an example; it unlocked real-time communication. Gaming is the No. 1 use of cryptocurrency, paving the way for payments and international transfers. There are between two and three billion players worldwide. For people chasing money and profit through P2E and in-game tokens, there is a huge amount of potential value if even a portion of this huge audience can be converted.

The other side is games and wallets; This is where data shows that gaming is still growing and doing quite well. There are two types of wallets: DeFi wallets and gaming wallets. Notably, the majority of wallets are game-related and not DeFi, which is a difference. There is potential for adoption as gamers are early adopters by nature and embrace new technology before others. The beauty of gaming is that those involved generally feel more comfortable with “new” things. They can also educate family, friends and other people in their networks, increasing adoption.

Grit Daily: When it comes to assets earned through games like OpiPets, do the assets remain stable or do they have the same volatility as other crypto assets?

Vince Howard: Like all assets in life (houses, art, land, etc.), prices reflect supply and demand. You own the assets and you have the ability to trade them in the open market where they fluctuate. Rare items require elements of both luck and skill. They will go up and down like other asset classes. We hope to create value through this. Players are experimental and OpiPets reflect the future of gaming.

Grit Daily: What challenges does the P2E aspect and the inclusion of blockchain present in creating a great game that draws players in?

Vince Howard: First and foremost, Play to Earn (P2E) is not built with gaming in mind. Basically, it’s all about speculation. The problem is that you have NFTs in the games. Players mostly don’t have the money to be speculators. Speculators do not put the game first. If you don’t attract a game to build players, you won’t get the players. Easily. Real gamers actually dislike the term P2E. For true gamers, gaming is a fun escape. What we try to do through OpiPets is to play AND earn. Ideally, you’re someone who likes the worlds being built – the lore and the fact that you can earn your assets too.

We put together something special using Web3. When we think of Web1, it was all about logins and passwords; Web2 offered social logins (sign in with Twitter and Google). Web3 links wallets with the game, which becomes irrevocable. As Web3 grows, it’s much more seamless and it’s about ownership (eg tokens in the game). It is something we have not yet experienced.

Grit Daily: What are the biggest barriers to adoption when it comes to blockchain games? How does Opis Games address them?

Vince Howard: First, you need to create a great game and find the product market fit. You shouldn’t market it as a “blockchain game”. No one goes out of their way to look for a blockchain game. Build something innovative and fun – and give users a unique experience. This is exactly what we are trying to do with OpiPets. We took people from the gaming world, who are engaged in lore and who are basic storytellers. The mechanics of making a game require skill and must be entertaining. User performance must be emphasized. Getting this part right is important. You can earn tokens, but at the end of the day it has to be a game people want to play.

Grit Daily: There is a lot of concern over blockchain technology and environmental friendliness. How does Opis Cloud solve these problems?

Vince Howard: There is a lot of talk about proof that work is less environmentally friendly than proof of effort. Enter the Opis Cloud, where you can eventually earn points as rewards for helping scientific research and reducing the environmental impact of cloud computing. This will happen by connecting your mobile device to the Opis Cloud network to complete tasks while it is charging and idle.

With blockchain, people use different metrics to validate transactions. It should be noted that we do not have a blockchain for Cloud. The green element comes in when you choose our network – when it’s up and running – as it will use a significantly smaller amount of energy than the likes of AWS (Amazon Web Services). Completing a task with Opis Cloud, where we essentially use energy from the owner of the devices, will be greener.

And it doesn’t end there. We take action; don’t just say we do. With that, we’ve partnered with an absolutely brilliant organization that plants Sequoias in the UK to offset their carbon footprint.

Grit Daily: Opis Cloud is designed to use a mobile device’s CPU while it is charging or idle. Are there any security issues in allowing that type of access and what measures are in place to ensure privacy?

Vince Howard: A mobile phone is the most important device we own today. At Opis Cloud, we recognize our responsibility towards users. We will not request access to track location, media, files, etc. Our goal is to ensure that user data is completely private. If you imagine how peer-to-peer file sharing works, you wouldn’t know where to get the files. Likewise, you won’t know where you’re getting it from. It will be fully encrypted and encrypted. You didn’t want anything that would be comprehensible at all. It is sent back to Opis Cloud and verified – and then sent back to the client. Like blockchain, it is an unhindered process.

Grit Daily: Will someone be able to use the Opis Cloud computing network to complete their tasks? Can contributors decide which tasks their CPU is dedicated to?

Vince Howard: Yes, we will definitely offer it as a feature. Gen Z is aware of the impact we have on society. We have committed ourselves from day one. All Opis Cloud computing power will go to charity and good causes. We cannot generate revenue until we prove that the network – which is inspired by blockchain – is reliable. We will have a number of projects that we contribute to that are close to our users.

Grit Daily: When and how can people get involved in these projects? Will they require knowledge of blockchain technology?

Vince Howard: We hope that by the fourth quarter of 2022, those who are interested will be able to start interacting with both OpiPets and Opis Cloud. The best way to get involved is to register on our website and follow our social media.

At the forefront of our technologies is user experience. There is no blockchain experience required.

Grit Daily: Is there anything else on the horizon that Opis would like to share?

Vince Howard: There is much on the horizon, especially on the environmental front. Our game team is busy telling a story and creating worlds we’re excited to share. Our work is precision-driven and we don’t release anything until it’s ready. But stay tuned, because we have some very special things going on!